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“As I @seattlebred got more interested in hiking and backpacking, I knew I wanted to climb some of the mountains I was sleeping below, but I had no idea where to start. Luckily, I am part of a local outdoor women’s group where I met Teresa Hagerty of Cascade Mountain Adventures @cascademountainadventures. Every year she kindly mentors a few women in basic mountaineering. My close friend Sarina Clark and I were lucky enough to be part of the group last year.
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When I was younger, I was a bit suspicious of other women. Blame it on a strained relationship with my mom, or Mean Girls-esque high school drama, or any other excuse, but the fact remains—I wasn’t a good friend to other women. Entrusting my mountaineering learning experience entirely to other women was a full circle moment for me. In fact, for our graduation climb on Mount Baker, we had two rope teams led by and comprised of women. I never imagined this as my future when I was younger.
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As far as mountaineering goes, I am excited to keep growing and pushing myself within the sport. I have many goals and I am hoping to complete a few in 2020—including summiting Mount Rainier if everything goes as planned!”
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We Are Women Owning Our Wild
We Are #GoGalavanting taken in Mount Rainier National Park by @gogalavanting

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"There are a million mountains that I'd like to climb
To get a glimpse of the heart of your design
So here I stand, here I stand on what You build
You are surrounding me and the walls will never, ever, ever come down
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You build me up like a city of gold
The battles rage but I'm standing tall
You formed my heart like an empire
The wind and rain can't stop this fire"- Architecture by Jonathan Thulin
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If I @life_shinebright had to pick a word right now to describe not the journey but me on my life's journey and others I see around me on theirs it would be "resilient". With all the challenges each and everyone of us has there is this ability to overcome, to continue on, and to flourish.
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Any time you hike on the Ko'olaus it can be super challenging physically and mentally. But in the end you're on top of this mountain range that itself has and is standing the test of time...and you look down into the valley towards the ocean and there's a sense of resetting your mind or being reminded that you and they were created to be resilient. Whether up a ridge or in front of a waterfall in a valley there's this way being in places and spaces bigger than you that leave you in awe and heartend, sorry I'm making up my own words here but I hope you get what I mean.
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If I had to encourage visitors who come to Hawaii of anything... and maybe this might come off hypocritical given my IG feed is a lot of pictures of me hiking...but it would be to come not for the iconic shots where you just rush through a hike to get the ideal picture and then rush off to the next thing. But to be present during the whole journey. I believe if they really see Hawaii you can't help but respect and want to protect.”
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We Are #GoGalavanting taken in Hawaii by @gogalavanting

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@miss.clare.in.the.wild on her podcast @backcountrybtchs “The initial inspiration for Backcountry Bitches actually came from the comedy podcasts “2 Dope Queens” and “Guys we Fucked.” While these podcasts have very different subject matter from what we discuss on “Backcountry Bitches,” listening to badass ladies talk about the lows and highs of their life in an uncensored and genuine way appealed to me on a deep level, and was something I felt like was lacking in my own community.
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I wanted to create a space where women and other folks whose voices are often less amplified have a space just to be silly, badass, thoughtful, afraid...in short, be whole people, not just token diversity finds. If we cant find an equitable place at the table, why not just eat on the floor? With lots of throw pillows, snacks, and all our gear? Fuck “the table”, let’s shake up the system.
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I know that I have a lot of privilege as a middle class, hetero-passing, white lady, and I want to use that privilege to uplift others, not to maintain the status quo. Selfishly, as well, i wanted an excuse to sit down and just bask in the glory of all the badass bitches I know, and i have not been disappointed.
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Making intimate connections and learning from powerful people will always be one of my “whys” for making the podcast, as well as my “why” for going out and exploring, playing, and working in the backcountry at all. My hope is our conversations inspire, educate, and entertain a next generation of little mover and shakers.”
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We Are #GoGalavanting by @gogalavanting

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“People stare at me @courtwildson all the time, and not in a good way.
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I’m often hiking by myself which means that I’m also taking pictures of myself with a tripod. I have long blonde curled hair, fur boots and a Pom hat. I’m just another basic influencer to them, nothing more.
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Some people stare, whisper or even take pictures of me in mockery. Today I heard someone say, “That’s what it looks like hiking by yourself.” And they were also probably thinking, “what a try hard.” My first thought was if only they knew who I was.
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How I was a spartan athlete who ran up the trail almost passing them. How I was being paid to take the picture they were making fun of. How I’ve hiked over 200 trails. If only they knew how capable I am, how I’m an experienced women in the wilderness. If only I could prove myself. So that they wouldn’t mock me.
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You never have to prove yourself. You know exactly who you are and that’s absolutely enough. I constantly have to remind myself of this. Never lower yourself to show others what you already know inside. Don’t let anyone else ever let you feel that you’re less.
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You are exactly you and your the only person who must understand that. Knowing inside that your worthy is enough. We all have our own stories and never let anyone make you feel like yours isn’t special. Stand out, let them
take a photo, because damn you’re ‘gram worthy.”
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“Three years ago, I @magicallyflatyeticorn said goodbye to my mom from 800 miles away.
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In the moments I heard the words, “mom is gone” my world forever changed.
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At a time when I feared death, she was gone.
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At at time when I needed her most, I had to thrive alone.
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There will never be a moment in my life when I don’t miss her voice, her heart and her love.
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It’s been a unique journey. It’s been a journey I wouldn’t give to anyone or wish for anyone....but it’s mine.
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And the biggest lesson I’ve learned these three years is what my mom already knew: I am strong, I am a thriver, I am tougher than I believe and I will be ok — even without her. ♥️ I love you mom, today and forever...you gave me the belief to believe in me and I’ll carry you in my heart always.
After all, we are superwomen 🥰💙
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3 years without my mom, 9 months without the foobs, my favorite Finny on my shoulder and the “S” on my chest...because I’m a superwomen, yes I am.”
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We Are #GoGalavanting by @gogalavanting

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𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 | The Timbisha Shoshone tribe were heartbroken to learn that western colonizers misunderstood their homeland enough to name it "Death Valley." To the people who lived in the area for more than a millennium, the valley's resources offered everything necessary for comfort. Traditional brush homes made perfect desert dwellings, allowing breezes to filter in through the arrowweed walls. Men hunted jackrabbits and bighorn sheep, using arrows tipped with stone points. Women wove baskets so intricately coiled they could hold water. These were sometimes decorated with patterns of interlocking shapes or a delicate geometry of lizards and butterflies.
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Death Valley was declared a national monument in 1933, presenting additional challenges for the Timbisha. Already exploited by the mining company, many tribal members viewed the National Park Service as simply the newest wave of intruders. After settling into the current Timbisha Indian Village at Furnace Creek, an early superintendant arranged for the CCC to build adobe homes for native families. A less progressive administration in the 1960s ordered these same homes washed away with high power fire hoses as part of a policy to evict tribal members from the park.
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Pauline Esteves, Timbisha elder and former Tribal Council Chairperson, eloquently wrote: "The Timbisha people have lived in our homeland forever and we will live here forever. We were taught that we don't end. We are part of our homeland and it is part of us. We are people of the land. We don't break away from what is part of us."
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Featuring @im_nicolemarie of @womenwhohike | Nicole is heading to Washington D.C. in a few days to lobby for the America’s Red Rock Wilderness Act, a bill that, if passed, will protect sacred land such as Bears Ears, Grand Staircase, the San Rafael Swell among many others. Head to the link in her bio to learn more about the bill and how you can support it.
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Photo by @alexander.morton
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We Are #GoGalavanting taken in Death Valley by @gogalavanting

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“It’s no secret that there is a stigma around mental health. Especially in the black community - it’s been considered a weakness, shameful secrets that we should hide.
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Deal with on our own. Fight through, like we’ve fought through everything else. If anything go to church, but most definitely don’t air your dirty laundry, because what would people think?
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This stigma is slowing, shifting with each generation, and it’s a beautiful thing to witness. Seeing folks expressing themselves and sharing their stories. Seeing our peers being transparent about their struggles and asking for help. Seeing tv shows and blockbuster hit movies covering the topic. Social media influencers bringing their experiences to light. The tides are definitely turning.
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But there is always more work to do. So our job is to continue to educate ourselves and encourage our family and friends to do the same. To continue being open and not let shame win. Because mental health is health... period and we all deserve healthy, happy lives.”
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Here are just a few great resources you can follow @strong_enoughfortherapy @mentalhealthamerica and @namicommunicate to learn more about mental health.
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#wehiketoheal @wehiketoheal is both a dialogue and a movement. The mission is to encourage women all over the world to tap into the healing and empowering influences within ourselves, our communities and the great outdoors!
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↗️ Head to our bio to sign up for your local #wehiketoheal group hike on March 28th! If you cannot attend a group hike, show your support by snagging some seriously cute merch, sharing your story of how you found healing in the outdoors, or tag a friend or family member below to share the movement with them! taken in Great Outdoors by @gogalavanting

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Hands up if you’re DTF (Down To Frolick) this weekend 🙌🏼 📷 @kmexplores
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Navajo/Diné, climber, hiker, sustainability professional and advocate Shaandiin Cedar @shaaandiiin started working with Natives Outdoors @nativesoutdoors just months after it was created in 2017.
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“Like many of us, I had a strong desire to do more with my time, something that was meaningful, challenging and impactful. When I stumbled across the @Nativesoutdoors account I knew after scrolling for a few minutes that this was something that I could get behind: Elevating native and indigenous people, my people, in the outdoors, sharing their stories and teachings while also helping form powerful partnerships with brands and industry leaders to accelerate diversity, sustainability and matters of land use policy and advocacy.
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Being an ambassador and Navajo woman means that I amplify and celebrate POC outside, I tell their stories, I help re-awaken love of land, and I seek out conversations and partnerships that will lead to positive change within the industry.
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Use the platforms and networks you have to stoke these conversations and raise these (sometimes hard) questions. Follow and engage with public lands advocacy orgs like @protectbearsears and @ourarcticrefuge, groups like @indigenousrising or @indigenouswomxnclimb, people like @llcooljennings (our amazing Huichol and Yoeme ultra runner athlete) or @madison.dusseau (our BA Navajo climbing athlete).
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Take action on initiatives that are local to you. Look up and learn about the land are you on and the indigenous people that are still there. Engage in land acknowledgments. I Reach out to people like me and ask questions and give ideas! In these ways, we become true and unstoppable allies.”
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We Are #GoGalavanting by @gogalavanting

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Chelsea Murphy @she_colorsnature refuses to allow societal barriers to effect her or her parenting style.
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“There are a list of stereotypes out there about what black people don’t do. Completely limiting and perpetuating the oppression of my people.
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Some barriers I grew up with are:
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“Black people don’t swim”
“Black people don’t hike”
“Black people aren’t cowboys”
“Black people don’t listen to country”
“Black people don’t skateboard”
“Black people don’t ski or snowboard”
“Black people don’t camp”
“Black people don’t travel”
“Black people don’t climb”
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My kids won’t know these walls. Black people don’t do all of these things? . . . Oh yes, we do! Choose to see the color in all these adventures, and in your everyday life.”
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Chelsea generously agreed to pen a piece for the Galavanting blog “Representation In The Outdoor Matters: Here’s Why” Have you given it a read yet? Link in our bio and stories!
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Mood. 🙌🏼 #sundayvibe 📷 @viewswithellen
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We Are #GoGalavanting taken in Alaska by @gogalavanting

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